bristol hippodrome summer 2015 brochure
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SUMMER 2015
THU 29 OCT - SAT 28 NOV
JULY JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 21 - 25 JUL
INALA 26 JUL
DREAMBOATS & MINISKIRTS 27 JUL - 1 AUG
AUGUST THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME 4 - 8 AUG
THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW 24 AUG
BEN & HOLLY’S LITTLE KINGDOM 26 & 27 AUG
AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE 28 AUG
MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS - HOW SWEET IT IS 29 AUG
ANNIE 31 AUG - 5 SEP
SEPTEMBER FRANKLY SINATRA 6 SEP PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ 8 - 12 SEP
BRITAIN’S GOT BHANGRA 14 - 19 SEP
BLOC PRODUCTIONS: SUNSET BOULEVARD 22 - 26 SEP
THAT’LL BE THE DAY 27 SEP
DARCY OAKE THE EDGE OF REALITY 28 SEP
THE ELO EXPERIENCE 29 SEP
THE CARPENTERS STORY 30 SEP
OCTOBER JETHRO 1 OCT
ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS 2 OCT
THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN 3 OCT
PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD 4 OCT
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS 6 - 10 OCT
ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET ROMEO & JULIET 14 - 17 OCT
ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN 18 OCT
WELSH NATIONAL OPERA I PURITANI/ORLANDO/SWEENEY TODD 20 - 24 OCT
MARY POPPINS 29 OCT - 28 NOV
DECEMBER SNOW WHITE 5 DEC - 3 JAN
JANUARY RUSSIAN STATE BALLET OF SIBERIA NUTCRACKER/THE SNOW MAIDEN/SWAN LAKE 5 - 7 JAN
VAMPIRES ROCK GHOST TRAIN 8 JAN
THE BODYGUARD 13 - 30 JAN
FEBRUARY THE LAST TANGO 2 - 6 FEB
JOE BROWN 7 FEB
AVENUE Q 8 - 13 FEB
MARCH MATTHEW BOURNE’S SLEEPING BEAUTY 1 - 5 MAR
HAIRSPRAY 7 - 12 MAR
WELSH NATIONAL OPERA THE BARBER OF SEVILLE/THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO/FIGARO GETS A DIVORCE 15 - 19 MAR
MAMMA MIA! 25 MAR - 7 MAY
MAY TELL ME ON A SUNDAY 15 MAY
BILL BAILEY LIMBOLAND 16 - 19 MAY
ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET MY FIRST BALLET SLEEPING BEAUTY 21 & 22 MAY
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TIM RICE & ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S LEGENDARY MUSICAL
Jesus Christ Superstar exploded onto the musical scene
in 1971 - stunning audiences and changing the face of
musical theatre forever. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd
Webber’s rock opera tells the story of the last seven
days in the life of Jesus through an extraordinary,
groundbreaking score. As compelling today as
it was at its inception over
forty years ago, Jesus
Christ Superstar has some
of musical theatre’s most
legendary songs from I Don’t Know
How to Love Him, Everything’s Alright and
Gethsemane through to, of course, Superstar.
Leading performer Glenn Carter returns as Jesus,
a role he has played in the West End, on Broadway
and on film. Musical theatre star Tim Rogers, whose
theatre credits include Carousel, Whistle Down the
Wind, Jersey Boys and the title role in Jekyll & Hyde
at the Union Theatre plays Judas Iscariot, while
X Factor finalist Rachel Adedeji stars as Mary
Magdalene direct from the UK and European
tour of Thriller Live.
Produced by Bill Kenwright and the creative team behind
numerous blockbuster musicals, Jesus Christ Superstar
tells the world’s oldest story with the superb theatricality
they have brought to Evita, Joseph, Cabaret, Blood Brothers,
Whistle Down the Wind, Starlight Express and many more.
‘SUPERB SET AND BRILLIANT LIGHTING EFFECTS. WHAT A GREAT SHOW!’THE OBSERVER
‘AN UNFORGETTABLE MUSICAL TRIUMPH’ EVENING POST
‘A MIRACLE’
LIVERPOOL
ECHO
TIM ROGERS
AS JUDAS ISCARIOT
‘ONE OF THE GREAT MUSICAL
THEATRE EXPERIENCES’
ARGUS
RACHELADEDEJI
AS MARY MAGDALENE
‘A STUNNING NEW LOOK AT A
POWERFUL SHOW’
EVENING POST
GLENN CARTER
AS JESUS
BILL KENWRIGHTBY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS
‘AN ALMIGHTY HIT...SOMETHING OF A MIRACLE’BIRMINGHAM POST
DIRECTED BY BOB TOMSON AND BILL KENWRIGHT
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BOOK BY LAURENCE MARKS AND MAURICE GRAN It’s 1963 and the world is changing. Bobby and Laura’s first single
Dreamboats and Petticoats went to the top of the charts - but they
haven’t been able to repeat that success with any further records.
Norman and Sue have settled down to non-marital bliss -
and a baby! But Ray and Donna seem blissfully happy.
The advent of the Beatles and the Merseyside sound is inspirational.
But will it inspire Bobby and Laura to have one more shot at stardom,
Norman to ‘get off the drains’ and find that singing voice he has longed
for, and Ray to realise his ambition and manage a really top pop act?
All will be revealed in a follow up with the same wit and charm as
Dreamboats and Petticoats and great songs from the next
period in pop history.
BILL KENWRIGHT AND LAURIE MANSFIELD IN ASSOCIATION WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC PRESENT
THE SEQUEL TO DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS
★★★★ ‘EXHILARATING’
THE SCOTSMAN ‘A DIAMOND OF A SHOW’
THE POST
‘A FIVE STAR PRODUCTION’
THE ADVERTISER
‘THE AUDIENCE WENT WILD’
THE EXPRESS
‘GO AND SEE THIS SHOW’THE CHRONICLE
INSPIRED BY THE 7 SMASH-HIT MULTI-MILLION SELLINGALBUMS OF DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS
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‘TIMELESS’THE OBSERVER
‘DAZZLING’THE HERALD
‘CHARMING’THE HERALD
INCLUDING THE SMASH HITS...
A PICTURE OF YOUALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAMDO YOU LOVE MEHANDY MANIT’S IN HIS KISSIT’S MY PARTYAND MANY MORE...
DIRECTED BYBILL KENWRIGHTAND KEITH STRACHAN
CHOREOGRAPHED BYCAROLE TODD
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‘A PHENOMENAL COMBINATION OFSTORYTELLING AND SPECTACLE’
Winner of seven 2013 Olivier Awards, this highly-acclaimed National
Theatre production has now embarked on its first ever nationwide tour.
Christopher, fifteen years old, has an extraordinary brain - exceptional
at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls
under suspicion of killing Mrs Shears’ dog, it takes him on a
journey that upturns his world.
Based on the award-winning novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by
Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott, The Curious
Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a thrilling new stage
play from the National Theatre.
‘A BEAUTIFUL, DAZZLINGLY INVENTIVE SHOW ABOUT THE WONDERS OF LIFE’
EVENING STANDARD
★★★★★EVENING STANDARD | MAIL ON SUNDAY | SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
SUNDAY EXPRESS | INDEPENDENT | DAILY MAIL | THE TIMES
THE TIMES
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‘BREATHTAKING’UK PRESS
THE ALL SINGING ALL DANCING PRODUCTION
The most famous songs of the Golden Age of Hollywood
are recreated live on stage with our award winning singers
and dancers. Special guests are dance professionals Trent
& Gordana and Robin & Anya from BBC’s Strictly Come
Dancing, who will wow the audience with their
glamorous costumes and ballroom skills.
Puttin’ On The Ritz takes you on a wonderful musical
journey and features music from George Gershwin,
Irving Berlin and Cole Porter. Songs include, Cheek to Cheek,
Alexander’s Rag Time Band, Birth of the Blues, Swanee,
Night and Day, I Got Rhythm, Easter Parade,
Puttin’ On The Ritz plus many more.
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STARRING
CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD*
Annie, the world’s favourite family musical, comes to Bristol for
8 performances only, starring Craig Revel Horwood*, the BBC’s
Strictly Come Dancing judge, as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan!
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young
Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at
Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Determined to find her real parents,
her luck changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at
the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks.
Spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches
a plan to spoil Annie’s search…
With its award-winning book and score, this stunning new
production includes the unforgettable songs Hard Knock Life,
Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow.
Don’t miss Annie - you can bet your bottom dollar
that you’ll love it!
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Winner of the People’s Favourite Musical at the Offies 2010
and nominated for Best Musical Production at the TMA awards,
the five-star hit Britain’s Got Bhangra is back; remixed,
remastered and better than ever.
Set in Southall, the story follows Twinkle, a farmer’s son from
Punjab, India who comes to England to make a better living for
himself and his wife. A gifted singer, he goes from being a van
driver to a star in the growing Bhangra music scene of the 80s.
This imaginative musical takes us through his personal journey
of highs and lows amidst multicultural Britain and across the
evolution of the music scene.
Shake your shoulders, twist that light bulb; this is the story
of how Britain’s Got Bhangra!
‘A COMPANY THAT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE NOT TO FALL IN LOVE WITH’
MARK SHENTON (THE STAGE)
DAVID HUTCHINSON & PHILLIP ROWNTREE FOR SELL A DOOR THEATRE COMPANYPRESENT
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2014 Production. Photos David Fisher www.fisherstudios.co.uk
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BLOC PRODUCTIONS PROUDLY PRESENTS
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AN AMATEUR PRODUCTION BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP LTD
logo: TM & © 1993 RUG Ltd.
BASED ON THE BILLY WILDER FILM
Orchestrations by DAVID CULLEN
and ANDREW LLOYD WEBBEROriginal production by The Really Useful Group Ltd.
The Really Useful Group Ltd. Gratefully acknowledges
the role of AMY POWERS in the lyric development
of Sunset Boulevard
BLOC Productions are delighted to present Sunset Boulevard,
following on from last season’s highly acclaimed production
of Sister Act - nominated by NODA for ‘Best Musical’.
Sunset Boulevard weaves a magnificent tale of past
glories and unfulfilled ambitions.
The plot revolves around Norma Desmond, a faded star of the
silent screen era. Having been discarded by tinsel town with the
introduction of ‘talkies’, her path is accidentally crossed by
a young screenwriter, Joe Gillis, and she sees in him an
opportunity to make her comeback.
This is truly one of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s finest scores, the
haunting melodies of which complement a dramatic storyline.
MUSIC BY
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER
BOOK AND LYRICS BY
DON BLACK AND CHRISTOPHER HAMPTON ★★★★★
‘SMASH-HIT PRODUCTION’BRISTOL EVENING POST (SISTER ACT 2014)
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THIS CLASSIC MUSICAL IS WORTH TAKING A GAMBLE ONmichael praed noel sullivancarley stenson Gary Wilmot
One of the funniest movies of all time is now a smash hit musical
already seen by over half a million people. Direct from London’s
West End, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has been acclaimed by critics and
audiences alike and this major production is a rare chance to return to
‘AN ALL BUT LOST ERA OF MUSICAL COMEDY’ THE GUARDIAN
and relive the golden age of the classic musical.
Based on the classic comedy film starring Sir Michael Caine and
Steve Martin, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels will transport you to the
French Riviera as two seasoned swindlers attempt to hoodwink
a millionaire heiress. As the pair compete, they discover
there is only room for one of them.
From the producers of the phenomenally successful Jersey Boys
and multi award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell -
Kinky Boots (Winner of the coveted 2013 Best Musical, Tony Awards),
Hairspray (Winner 8 Tony Awards) and Legally Blonde (Winner Best
Musical, Olivier Awards) - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels brings together
one the finest creative teams assembled.
Written by Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner Jeffrey Lane,
the writer behind TV’s Mad About You, and music and lyrics by
David Yazbek, winner of the Drama Desk Award for the
Broadway and West End hit musical The Full Monty.
THE SMASH HIT DIRECT FROM THE WEST END
‘A LAUGH-OUT-LOUD DELIGHT OF A SHOW; in the mode of THE BOOK OF MORMON or MATILDA THE MUSICAL. NEW, JOYFUL and REFRESHING’
MIDLANDS NEWSQUEST
‘THE BEST MUSICAL THEATRE NIGHT
OF THE YEAR’WHATSONSTAGE
ROMEO & JULIETEnglish National Ballet brings the world’s greatest love story
to the stage with Rudolf Nureyev’s inventive and passionate
choreography and Prokofiev’s exhilarating score performed
live by English National Ballet Philharmonic.
Sumptuous costumes and sets transport you to Renaissance
Verona, its piazza bustling with market traders, street
entertainers and the restless factions of the Capulet and
Montague families.
Amidst the grandeur of the Capulet’s ball, our star-crossed
lovers meet, unleashing a fateful sequence of events, from
the romantic balcony scene to their tragic final embrace.
Full of action, humour and drama, Rudolf Nureyev’s award-
winning production of Romeo & Juliet was especially created
for English National Ballet in 1977 to celebrate the Queen’s
Silver Jubilee. The Company has since performed it
worldwide to critical acclaim.
★★★★★ ‘THIS IS THE MOST DEEPLY ROMANTIC OF ALL VERSIONS AND THE MOST TRAGIC’ DAILY EXPRESS
SHAKESPEARE’S HEARTBREAKING TALE, NUREYEV’S BLAZING BALLET
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Image: Alina Cojocaru and James Forbat © Jason Bell
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WNO’S AUTUMN SEASON 2015
15I puritani and Orlando are sung in Italian with English surtitles. Sweeney Todd is sung in English.
Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd.
His skin was pale and his eye was odd.
He shaved the faces of gentlemen,
Who never thereafter were heard of again...
The genius of Stephen Sondheim takes this tale of poverty,
madness and spiralling depravity to a whole new level.
He creates a musical recipe which lodges in the memory
like the richest flavours and aromas of your favourite meal.
Though after this performance, we’d guess that won’t
include any variety of meat pie...
Performed by Welsh National Opera, James Brining’s thrilling
production of this musical masterpiece is set in the late 1970s/
early 1980s. Clever lyrics drive the story along with pace and
pitch black humour, drawing you, almost against your will -
into the world of a man pushed over the edge of reason by a
corrupt and powerful elite.CO-PRODUCTION WITH WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE AND WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE
IN ASSOCIATION WITH ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE
Originally produced on Broadway by Richard Barr, Charles Woodward, Robert Fryer,
Mary Lea Johnson, Martin Richard, in association with Dean and Judy Manos.
Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of
Music Theatre International of New York.
WNO’s Autumn Season also includes two great operas which
tell the stories of characters suffering emotional and mental
turmoil - Bellini’s bel canto masterpiece I PURITANI and Handel’s
poignant baroque treasure ORLANDO. Both operas offer many
moments of sublime music and drama you will carry with you
for weeks to come. The time is WNO - book now.
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WARWICK DAVIS
AS PROF
ANDY DAY AS MUDDLES
Mirror mirror on the wall, which is the fairest panto of all?
Well it’s sure to be the Hippodrome’s panto with spectacular cast,
music, dance, sumptuous sets and costumes and a laugh-a-
minute script. TV and film star Warwick Davis
heads up the cast of Snow White as head dwarf Prof, joining him
is CBeebies star Andy Day (Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures) as
Muddles and Hippodrome panto comedy favourite
Andy Ford returns as the Henchman.
Will the Wicked Queen banish Snow White once and for all,
or will the handsome Prince thwart her plans with some help
from the dwarfs? Who’s the fairest in the land, and will good
triumph over evil? There’s only one way to find out -
book your tickets now to this magical family pantomime.
‘A SEASONAL MUST-SEE FOR ALL THE FAMILY’
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ANDY FORD
AS THE HENCHMAN
CONCESSIONSK CHILDREN £10 off (A - C)
G GROUPS 10+ £5 off (A - C)
G GROUPS EARLY Pay by 31 Aug £7 off (A - C)
★ SUPER GROUPS 50+ £18 (A - C)
H NHS/HM FORCES/ EMERGENCY SERVICES £15 (A - C)
O SENIOR SPECIAL £15 (A - C)
S SCHOOLS/YOUTH CLUBS 10+ £11 (A - C) or £7.50 (D - E)
Includes ice cream. Plus 1 free teacher with 10
F SUPER FAMILY SAVER Family of 4 (min 2 children) £75 Band A (£86.60 online/phone)
Please refer to calendar for when concessions apply.
All concession are subject to quota control
† Relaxed Performances are aimed at anyone who would benefit from a more
relaxed performance environment including young children and people with an Autistic Spectrum
Condition, sensory or communication disorder, or learning disability.
DECEMBER 2015Sat 5 2pm 6pm AKG★
Sun 6 1pm A 5pm AKG
Mon 7 No performances
Tue 8 2pm KGHOSAF 7pm KGHAF
Wed 9 11am KGHOSAF 7pm KG★HAF
Thu 10 2pm KGHOSAF 7pm KG★HAF
Fri 11 2pm KGHOSAF 7pm KGHAF
Sat 12 2pm 6pm G
Sun 13 1pm 5pm G
Mon 14 11am KGOSAF 7pm KGSAF
Tue 15 11am KGOSAF 7pm KGAF
Wed 16 No performances
Thu 17 2pm KGOSAF 7pm KG★AF
Fri 18 - 7pm KGAF
Sat 19 2pm 6pm
Sun 20 1pm 5pm
Mon 21 2pm 6pm
Tue 22 2pm 6pm
Wed 23 2pm 6pm
Thu 24 1pm 5pm
Fri 25 No performances
Sat 26 2pm 6pm
Sun 27 1pm 5pm
Mon 28 2pm KGAF 6pm KG★AF
Tue 29 2pm KGAF 6pm KGAF
Wed 30 2pm KGAF 6pm KGAF
Thu 31 1pm KG★AF 5pm KG★AF
JANUARY 2016
Fri 1 No performances
Sat 2 2pm G 6pm GA
Sun 3 1pm KG 5pm KGA
SIGNED PERF Tue 15 Dec 7pm
CAPTIONED PERF Thu 17 Dec 7pm
AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Fri 18 Dec 7pm
RELAXED PERF† Tue 29 Dec 2pm
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MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL, WHICH IS THE FAIREST PANTOMIME OF ALL?
1918
FURTHER STAR CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED
*Alexandra Burke is not scheduled to perform at midweek or Saturday matinees including any revised matinee performances. The producers of The Bodyguard cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays. Please check website for full performance schedule.
WED 13 - SAT 30 JAN Mon - Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm
GROUPS 10+ £5 off Mon - Thu plus 1 in 20 free (A - C)
SCHOOLS £17 Mon - Tue eve & Wed - Thu mat, plus 1 teacher free with 10 (C - D)
C G S O A Details page 35
TICKETS FROM £18.50 Online and phone bookings also carry
a transaction fee of £4
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‘THE RUNAWAY GOLD-PLATED MUSICAL HIT’ DAILY MAIL
The Bodyguard, the award-winning musical based on the
blockbuster film, is heading to Bristol in 2016 starring three-time
Brit nominee and X-Factor winner, Alexandra Burke* as Rachel
Marron. Direct from its smash-hit West End run, the show is
coming to The Bristol Hippodrome for 3 weeks only!
Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer,
is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown
stalker. Each expects to be in charge - what they don’t expect
is to fall in love.
A ‘BRILLIANT!’ The Times, breathtakingly romantic thriller,
The Bodyguard features a whole host of Whitney Houston’s
greatest hits including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One
Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing,
Jesus Loves Me, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the
greatest hit songs of all time - I Will Always Love You.
★★★★ ‘STUNNING’
THE EXPRESS
★★★★ ‘BRILLIANT’
THE TIMES
★★★★ ‘HEAVENLY’
EVENING STANDARD
MON 8 - SAT 13 FEB Mon - Thu & Sat 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm, Sat 2.30pm
GROUPS 10+ £5 off Tue - Thu & Fri 5pm plus 1 in 10 free (A - B)
C G S O N Details page 35
TICKETS FROM £10 £12.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry
a transaction fee of £4
(excluding Theatre Card & Groups)
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TUE 2 - SAT 6 FEB Tue - Sat 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm
C G B Details page 35
TICKETS FROM £19.50 £23.40 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry
a transaction fee of £4
(excluding TheatreCard & Groups)
★★★★★ SUNDAY EXPRESS ON MIDNIGHT TANGO
★★★★ ‘STAR PRESENCE AND POISE DANCED WITH EXUBERANT DELIGHT’THE INDEPENDENT ON MIDNIGHT TANGO
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THE NATION’S STRICTLY COME DANCING STARS IN THEIR ULTIMATE FAREWELL SHOW
Fresh from their sell-out hit shows Midnight Tango and
Dance ’Til Dawn, Strictly superstars Vincent Simone & Flavia
Cacace have created their most moving production yet as
they prepare to dance in their final ever theatre tour.
Twenty years of dancing together has seen them become
Strictly Come Dancing favourites and World Dance title-holders,
who create and star in their own West End productions. Now it
is finally time for the nation’s best loved Argentine Tango
Champions to say goodbye to the stage in a thrilling,
new, live performance.
Don’t miss your last chance to see this beautiful couple do
what they do best live, in an intimate, passionate and
explosive experience - it’s time for The Last Tango.
Winner of the Tony Awards ‘Triple Crown’ for Best Musical,
Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part
felt and packed with heart.
Following five years in the West End, sell-out runs worldwide and
a smash hit tour in 2014 (packed with mischief, bad behaviour and
political incorrectness) this hugely entertaining show has
hit the road again!
Created by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez (Co-creator of Book of
Mormon and writer of the songs for Disney’s Frozen) Avenue Q
is an irresistibly charming musical which tells the story of the
loveable characters on a downtown New York street trying
to make sense of life’s burning issues.
Hilarious, cheeky and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific
batch of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented performers
and puppets, Avenue Q is the musical like no other.
So don’t let your life suck - book your tickets today!
www.avenuequk.com @avenuequktour
Avenue Q has not been authorised or approved by the Jim Henson Company or Sesame
Workshop, which have no responsibility for its content. Suitable for audiences 14+.
‘THE BEST MUSICAL OF THE DECADE!’ SUNDAY TIMES
★★★★★SUNDAY TIMES | SUNDAY EXPRESS | ABSOLUTE RADIOThis production is given by permission of JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD
on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of New York
BOOK BY JEFF WHITTY
BASED ON AN ORIGINAL CONCEPT BY ROBERT LOPEZ & JEFF MARX
MUSIC & LYRICS BY ROBERT LOPEZ & JEFF MARX
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BOOK BY MARK O’DONNELL AND THOMAS MEEHAN MUSIC BY MARC SHAIMAN
LYRICS BY SCOTT WITTMAN AND MARC SHAIMAN Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of
Music Theatre International of New York
‘A BIG, BOUNCY BOUFFANT OF A MUSICAL’
LEICESTER MERCURY
The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is back on tour,
with a brand new production that is guaranteed to have you
dancing the night away!
It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair
and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and
dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local
star and soon she is using her new found fame to fight for equality,
bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way!
Don’t miss this all star cast in an irresistible feel good show that
will have you smiling for days, let your hair down and book now!
‘FULL OF JOY’MUSICAL THEATRE REVIEW
‘THE ULTIMATE FEEL GOOD SHOW’ THE GUARDIAN
MON 7 - SAT 12 MAR Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm
GROUPS 10+ £6 off Mon - Thu plus 1 in 20 free (A - C)
SCHOOLS £15 Mon - Wed plus 1 free teacher with 10 (B - C)
C G S K O N Details page 35
TICKETS FROM £15 £17.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry
a transaction fee of £4
(excluding Theatre Card & Groups)
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Since its premiere in 2012 Matthew Bourne’s dazzling production
of Sleeping Beauty has won the hearts of thousands and smashed
box office records across the UK and the USA since its premiere.
Matthew Bourne’s haunting scenario is a gothic romance for all
ages; the traditional tale of good versus evil and rebirth is turned
upside-down, creating a supernatural love story that even the
passage of time itself cannot hinder.
Featuring spectacular designs by Olivier Award winners
Lez Brotherston (set and costumes) and Paule Constable
(lighting). The sound design by Paul Groothuis takes the audience
into the heart of Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score in specially
recorded surround sound.
Don’t miss this chance to experience a new classic in New
Adventures’ growing repertoire - it might just be another 100
years before Sleeping Beauty re-awakens.
TUE 1 - SAT 5 MAR Tue - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm
GROUPS 10+ £5 off plus 1 in 20 free (A - B)
SCHOOLS £13.50 Tue - Thu (C - D)
G C S Details page 35
TICKETS FROM £15.50 £18.40 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry
a transaction fee of £4
(excluding Theatre Card & Groups)
★★★★★SCOTTISH HERALD
★★★★ ‘WONDERFUL. BOURNE’S GOTHIC RE-WRITE. BEGUILING AND TRUE’THE GUARDIAN
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‘AN EYE-POPPING DELIGHT. UNFORGETTABLE’ THE OBSERVER
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A New Adventures Production
Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England
FRI 25 MAR - SAT 7 MAY Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm
C G S A Details page 35
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a transaction fee of £4
(excluding Theatre Card & Groups)
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Join the ultimate feel-good party at MAMMA MIA!,
the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical!
Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and
identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA.
Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings
her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic
past on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget.
This irresistibly funny show has been thrilling audiences all
around the world and now the party continues at The Bristol
Hippodrome, so there’s never been a better time to see this
unforgettable musical. Whatever age you are, you can’t help
but have the time of your life at MAMMA MIA!
Photos of International Tour company by Brinkhoff/Mögenburg.
CONCERTS, COMEDY AND KIDS
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MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS HOW SWEET IT IS SAT 29 AUG 7.30pm
ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G
TICKETS FROM £24 £26.90 online/phone*
The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of
Motown, now in its 13th successive year, this
stunning 100% live show combine’s first class music
together with the slickest choreography, and an
amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding
performances for the best Motown experience
you will ever have!
THAT’LL BE THE DAY 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL!SUN 27 SEP 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off
TICKETS FROM £24 £26.90 online/phone* C G
Prepare for a nostalgia party extravaganza as the
legendary That’ll Be The Day appears with its
Brand New 30th Anniversary Special! The nations
favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety spectacular features a
fantastic line up of knock-out hits from the 50s, 60s
& 70s, plus more hilarious comedy!
‘THIS SHOW JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTER’ THE TELEGRAPH
BEN & HOLLY’S LITTLE KINGDOMWED 26 & THU 27 AUG 1pm & 4pm
ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off (A) F K
TICKETS FROM £14.50 £16.40 online/phone
Somewhere, hidden amongst the thorny
brambles is a little kingdom where everyone
is very very small.
From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA
award-winning television animation live on stage!
Holly is a young Fairy Princess, who is still learning
how to fly and her magic doesn’t always go quite
according to plan. Her best friend, Ben the Elf,
doesn’t have wings and he doesn’t do magic, but he
runs very fast and flies on the back of Gaston the
Ladybird. They live in the Little Kingdom, a tiny
land where flowers and grass rise high above
them and every day is an adventure.
Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on this exciting,
enchanting and magical musical adventure packed
full of games, songs and laughter. This beautiful
story of elves, princesses and childhood innocence
will delight all the family! www.benandhollylive.com
INALASUN 26 JUL 7.30pm S N
TICKETS FROM £20 £22.90 online/phone**
Following a phenomenal 2014 tour, four time
Grammy® Award-winning South African choral
legends Ladysmith Black Mambazo join multi-
award-winning choreographer Mark Baldwin in this
unique artistic collaboration. Featuring world-class
current and former dancers from The Royal Ballet
and Rambert, this critically acclaimed production
embraces an exhilarating fusion of South African
and Western cultures live on stage.
THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOWMON 24 AUG 7.30pm
ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off G
TICKETS FROM £20 22.90 online/phone*
The only show to be endorsed by the Cash family!
Welcome back the Johnny Cash Roadshow
featuring respected singer/songwriter Clive
John. Also now an even bigger show than ever,
introducing the ‘Carter Sisters’ and brass section
the ‘JC Horns’ accompanied by emotive screen
visuals. This is simply the best celebration of
Johnny Cash in the world.
FRANKLY SINATRASUN 6 SEP 7.30pm
ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G
TICKETS FROM £25 £27.90 online/phone*
Celebrating his centenary, it’s the world’s No1
Sinatra Stephen Triffitt: 3 seasons at the Sands,
the West End’s original Frank, sell-out Palladium
solo spectaculars. Fly Me to the Moon; Mack the
Knife; New York, New York; My Way. Backed by
the sound of big band swing. ‘NAILS THE PHRASING, TIMING AND TONE WITH UTTER CONFIDENCE’ VARIETY MAGAZINE
AN EVENING OF BURLESQUEFRI 28 AUG 8pm Age recommendation 18+
ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off C G
TICKETS FROM £22.50 £25.40 online/phone*
Worldwide burlesque all-stars come together as
Britain’s No1 spectacular goes global. As seen from
Milan to Minsk, Zurich to St Petersburg, Dresden to
Helsinki. Enjoy couture costumes, red-hot score
and cutting-edge variety. Dress up and come to the
cabaret. ‘SENSUALITY, WIT, MAGIC, DANCING AND FABULOUS COSTUMES’ GQ ITALY www.easytheatres.com
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£4; events with a ** also carry a transaction fee of £4 in person bookings from 4 Jul 2015,
events at an * 1% per tickets booking charge when booking by credit or debit card in person.
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PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROADSUN 4 OCT 7.30pm G
TICKETS FROM £24.50 £27.40 online/phone*
World-renowned psychic and star of TV’s Psychic
Sally On The Road, Sally Morgan returns with her
sensational live show. An ordinary woman with an
extraordinary gift, she believes that she has been
able to communicate with people beyond the grave.
This is a fantastic and unique evening out not to be
missed. Book your tickets now to see this
phenomenal psychic in action!* This show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment
THE CARPENTERS STORYWED 30 SEP 7.30pm
ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off C G
TICKETS FROM £19 £21.90 online/phone*
Widely regarded as the first ever ‘Tribute’ show back
in 1989 The Carpenters Story has been updated
for a brand new tour. Featuring (They Long to be)
Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun, Yesterday
Once More, Top of the World, Please Mr Postman
and lots more. The Carpenters Story features Phil
Aldridge’s lavish arrangements, and Claire Furley’s
uncanny representation of Karen Carpenter.
CHUBBY BROWNSUN 18 OCT 7.30pm
ATG THEATRE CARD £1.50 off C
TICKETS FROM £22 £24.90 online/phone
Roy Chubby Brown returns with his meatiest show
yet! He’s still rude, he’s still crude and this time he’s
turning headlines into punch lines as his rip-roaring
brand of banter continues to burst bellies across the
country. Chubby doesn’t hold back from sharing his
outlandish views on news, women and gender,
sailing so close to the mark, even the most
seasoned of fans will be left gob-smacked!
JETHROTHU 1 OCT 7.30pm G
TICKETS FROM £18.50 £21.40 online/phone*
Every once in a while there comes along a true
comedy genius, someone who rapidly gains cult
status with the British public. Such is the case
with Jethro! Armed with nothing more than a
microphone, Jethro entertains his army of
followers, embracing the unpredictable, irreverent
twaddle that reduces his audience to tears of
laughter night after unforgettable night!
ONE NIGHT OF ELVISFRI 2 OCT 7.30pm
ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G
TICKETS FROM £21 £23.90 online/phone*
Brand new show for 2015! Lee Memphis King,
Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute
artist, presents the ultimate tribute to the King
celebrating the epic career of this musical legend.
Accompanied by his world class orchestra and
singers and featuring large screen projection
this is the largest Elvis show to tour UK theatres.
Prepare to be enthralled. www.leememphisking.com
DARCY OAKE EDGE OF REALITYMON 28 SEP 7pm TICKETS FROM £20.50 £23.40 online/phone*
Emerging in the world of illusion as a new
generation of contemporary mysticism he has
quickly established himself as one of the most
exciting performers in magic right now. Darcy is set
to bring Edge of Reality on the road in 2015 with an
exciting tour that gives his fans the opportunity to
see his powerful skills up close and personal.
In what promises to be a spectacular and unique
live stage production, prepare to be amazed!
THE ELO EXPERIENCETUE 29 SEP 7.30pm G
TICKETS FROM £21 £23.90 online/phone*
Formed over 7 years ago, The ELO Experience are
the world’s foremost tribute to this great band.
With a stunning light show and large screen
projection to further enhance the experience,
why not come along and enjoy this incredible show
which accurately reproduces the songs and sounds
and takes you on a musical journey through time.
THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN THE REACH OUT TOURSAT 3 OCT 7.30pm
ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G
TICKETS FROM £26 £28.90 online/phone*
Britain’s biggest Motown spectacular returns with
an all-new, all-star show. Featuring the music of the
Four Tops, Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5,
Stevie Wonder and more. Five-star performances
revive over 36 back-to-back hits with all the dazzling
dance moves, glittering costume changes and
musical brilliance of the original artistes.
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£4; events with a ** also carry a transaction fee of £4 in person bookings from 4 Jul 2015,
events at an * 1% per tickets booking charge when booking by credit or debit card in person.
THE NUTCRACKER The most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family
begins as night falls on Christmas Eve, and as
midnight strikes we are swept away to a fairy-tale
world where nothing is quite as it seems.
SNOW MAIDENBased on a traditional folk-tale, set in the
snow covered landscape of rural Russia, this
seasonal sparkler follows the Snow Maiden as
she dances into the human world.
SWAN LAKEThe greatest romantic ballet of all time is
brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting
and unforgettable score.
TUE 5 - THU 7 JAN THE NUTCRACKER Tue 7.30pm
SNOW MAIDEN Wed 7.30pm
SWAN LAKE Thu 2.30pm & 7.30pm
C G S K B Details page 35
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In the recent Visit
England Excellence In
Tourism awards, The
Bristol Hippodrome
received a coveted
Bronze award in the
Access For All
category!
CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT TIME SIGNED Thu 6 Aug 7.30pm
CAPTIONED Wed 5 Aug 7.30pm
AUDIO DESCRIBED Sat 8 Aug 2.30pm
WNO - SWEENEY TODD AUDIO DESCRIBED Sat 24 Oct 7.15pm
MARY POPPINS SIGNED Wed 25 Nov 7.30pm
CAPTIONED Thu 19 Nov 7.30pm
AUDIO DESCRIBED Thu 26 Nov 7.30pm
SNOW WHITE SIGNED Tue 15 Dec 7pm
CAPTIONED Thu 17 Dec 7pm
AUDIO DESCRIBED Fri 18 Dec 7pm
RELAXED Tue 29 Dec 2pm
THE BODYGUARD SIGNED Wed 27 Jan 7.30pm
CAPTIONED Thu 21 Jan 7.30pm
AUDIO DESCRIBED Thu 28 Jan 7.30pm
WNO - BARBER OF SEVILLE AUDIO DESCRIBED Fri 18 Mar 7.15pm
MAMMA MIA! SIGNED Wed 4 May 7.30pm
CAPTIONED Wed 27 Apr 7.30pm
AUDIO DESCRIBED Thu 5 May 7.30pm
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ATG THEATRE CARD 0844 871 7633 Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm, Sun 10am - 8pm www.atgtickets.com/theatrecard ATG Theatre Card offers are subject to availability on selected seat prices and for a max. 4 tickets per Card. Please book early to avoid disappointment. ATG THEATRE CARD MEMBERS please log into your account online, or call one of our friendly team, to select the theatres you would like to receive information from and to keep your preferences up-to-date.
GROUPS 10+In house Group Bookings department 0844 871 3032 Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm
BY POSTStating performance and seat choice, enclose a cheque payable to ATG London Ltd and stamped addressed envelope to Box Office address above (Allow 28 days for delivery of tickets).
CONCESSIONS
C Seniors/Children/Students/Claimants
G Group 10+
S School
F Family
K Child Special
O Senior Special
A Assisted Performances
N Student Special
B Early Booking offer
Concessions may be restricted to certain price levels and performances and can be withdrawn by management without notice. Only one concession can be applied at any one time and proof of status is required. For full details of the range of prices, discounts and concessions available please call 0844 871 3012.
RESTORATION LEVYUp to £1.50 from each ticket sold contributes to The Bristol Hippodrome’s restoration fund.
CHILDREN/BABES IN ARMSChildren under 5 will not be admitted to the venue except for family shows. Children (ages 18 months - 15 years inclusive) shall require their own ticket which shall be at full ticket price if no child concessions are available at the time of booking. Babes in arms (children under 18 months) shall be admitted free of charge to those events they may attend (children’s shows and pantomimes only).
ACCESS FOR ALLFor all access bookings or for more information on our services for patrons with disabilities, including wheelchair access; induction loop/infra red system; captioned, signed and audio described performances, call 0117 302 3222 (voice or minicom Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm) or email [email protected] deaf/hard of hearing textphone users 18001 + access telephone number. For more information on Text Relay visit www.textrelay.org
Customers who require additional assistance to attend the theatre should make this known at the time of booking.
A large print listing is available. Call 0117 302 3222 or email [email protected] BOOKINGBookings may be subject to a per-ticket fee, transaction and postage charge. For most shows ATG Theatre Card, Group bookings and sales in person at the Box Office are fee free. Tickets are non-refundable. Ticket exchanges can be offered for a per ticket exchange fee. Exchanges will only be accepted for the same production and for the same value or higher on payment of the difference. All exchange requests are subject to availability and must be received at least 48 hours prior to the original performance date. Accepted methods of payment include cash, all major credit cards including Amex (electron only in person), ATG Vouchers and Theatre Tokens. Due to the varying nature of the shows and sets we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times.
The information in this brochure was correct at time of going to print. We reserve the right to make alterations to the published programme of events, their prices, concessions & fees.
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BOOKING INFORMATION
AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) is the world’s number one live-theatre company with a total of 39 venues in Britain and on Broadway and an internationally recognised award-winning theatre producer. ATG is the market leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets, LOVETheatre and Group Line. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy and Trafalgar Studios 1 & 2. In New York, ATG owns The Lyric Theatre, the largest theatre on Broadway. ATG’s regional theatres include The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning Ambassador Cinemas; Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre and Convention Centre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio and Grand Opera House, York. Current and recent ATG co-productions include The Ruling Class, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, East is East, Richard III, Arcadia, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Jersey Boys, Rock of Ages, Macbeth, The Hothouse, The Pride, Passion Play, Posh, Jumpy and Constellations (Royal Court at the Duke of York’s), 9 To 5 The Musical, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Legally Blonde The Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Rocky Horror Show, Goodnight Mister Tom, The Mystery of Charles Dickens, South Pacific, All New People, Dandy Dick, Blue/Orange, Ghost The Musical, Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!, Exit the King, The Mountaintop, Being Shakespeare, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Elling and Guys and Dolls.
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BECOME A GROUP BOOKER AND SAVE £££s
Here is a selection of some of the
savings available to groups 10+
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR £5 off Tue - Thu plus 1 in 10 free (A - C)
DREAMBOATS AND MINISKIRTS £5 off Mon - Thu plus 1 in 20 free (A - C)
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME £5 off Tue - Fri plus 1 in 20 free (A - C)
ANNIE £5 off Mon - Thu (A - C)
PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ £5 off Mon - Fri (A - B)
BRITAIN’S GOT BHANGRA £5 off Mon - Fri plus 1 in 20 free (A - C)
BLOC - SUNSET BOULEVARD £5 off plus 1 in 20 free (A - B)
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS £5 off Mon - Thurs plus 1 in 20 free (A - C)
ENB - ROMEO AND JULIET £5 off plus 1 in 20 free (A - C)
WNO £3 off plus 1 in 10 free (A - C)
Did you know, when booking 10 or more tickets you can receive the following benefits:
• Reserve now, pay later
• No booking fees
• Huge savings on the majority of shows
• Easily adjustable reservations
• Reserve more than one show at a time
• No deposit required
• Reservations are invoiced, and are easy
for you to review and check before paying
• Tickets posted free of charge
So just call our dedicated and friendly Groups
Sales team. We’re based in the theatre and with
50 years of Hippodrome experience between us,
we’ll ensure your booking is stress free
0844 871 3032 Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm
Alternatively you can email us:
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JOIN US BEHIND THE SCENES OF BRISTOL’S WEST END THEATRE
With over 100 years of history to tell, our
Saturday morning Theatre Tours are a fantastic
way to find out more about one of Bristol City
Centre’s most iconic buildings.
Tours are available most Saturday mornings
starting at 10.30am and take approximately
2 hours.
TO BOOKIn person at our Box Office, open from 10am.
Or online www.atgtickets.com/bristol
Call 0844 871 3012*
Groups 10+ 0844 871 3032
*subject to booking/transaction fee. Advance booking is reccommended.
ATG Theatre Card members £9.50
Adult £14.50
Concessions £12.50
Groups 10+ £9.50
Family of 4 (max 2 adults) £40
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*ATG Theatre Card benefits are subject to availability, please check with the venue or call 0844 871 7633. Members can purchase up to 4 tickets at the Theatre Card price per performance and up to 4 drinks at UK venues in the Ambassador Theatre Group. Offers are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions or offers. Additional booking fees may apply on selected music, comedy and named act events and on tickets to events at non ATG and ATG international venues. ATG reserve the right to withdraw benefits or related offers and without notice. ATG Theatre Card price is valid until 30/09/2015. For full Terms and Conditions please visit atgtickets.com